Raventós Codorníu, Spain’s oldest producer of wines and Cavas, unveils two new brands in its U.S. portfolio—Blank Verse and Dirty Minded—taking a fresh look at California’s classic grape varieties and embracing growth in the domestic premium wine sector.
Inspired by its definition—metered poetry without rhyme—Blank Verse ($17.99) is sourced from vineyards across California’s Central Coast, capturing the iconic flavor profiles ubiquitous to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from one of the state’s premier wine growing regions.
“Blank Verse is an approachable wine aimed at connecting and integrating the stories of the people that enjoy it, following what’s been a challenging chapter in our history. This wine is an opportunity for us to write our next great verse,” says Mike Jackson, president of Raventós Codorníu North America.
Dirty Minded Wines offer a fresh take on their environmentally conscious ethos: embracing modern aesthetics and promoting responsible farming practices that preserve the land for future generations. The inaugural 2020 Sauvignon Blanc ($14.99) opens with fruit-driven aromas of Meyer lemon, pineapple and key lime, complimented with bursts of white flowers and orange blossom.
“Dirty Minded is about bringing winemaking and grape growing back to its roots. Our approach is to work closely with growers to tend the vines and grapes with care and consideration—to protect the longevity of the land, produce the high-quality wines we all enjoy, and have a bit of fun while doing it,” says Kyle Altomare, winemaker for Blank Verse and Dirty Minded.
The red wine counterparts to each of these brands—Blank Verse Pinot Noir and Dirty Minded Cabernet Sauvignon—will be available from May 2022.